Senior Instructor

Emerson•Marshalltown, IA

21d

About The Position

If you are a Senior Instructor looking for an opportunity to grow your career: this role offers the chance to lead impactful technical training programs that support the quality and consistency of Emerson’s Lifecycle Services business. You will design, deliver, and enhance hands-on service and repair training for Flow Controls products, with a focus on Fisher™ control valves and instrumentation. You will collaborate closely with Premier Service Provider (PSP) teams, conduct competency audits, and help ensure OEM-level service standards across the PSP network. Who You Are: You take on new challenges with energy and enthusiasm and consistently achieve strong results. You build meaningful relationships with learners and colleagues by communicating clearly, listening actively, and ensuring others feel respected and supported. You simplify complex information, break down concepts into understandable steps, and adapt your approach based on your audience’s needs. You stay curious, continuously look for better ways to work, and create an environment where others can learn, experiment, and grow. Our Culture and Commitment To You: At Emerson, we prioritize a workplace where every employee is valued, respected, and empowered to grow. We foster an environment that encourages innovation, collaboration, and diverse perspectives—because we know that great ideas come from great teams. Our commitment to ongoing career development and growing an inclusive culture ensures you have the support to thrive. Whether through mentorship, training, or leadership opportunities, we invest in your success so you can make a lasting impact. We believe diverse teams working together are key to driving growth and delivering business results. WHY EMERSON Our Commitment to Our People At Emerson, we are motivated by a spirit of collaboration that helps our diverse, multicultural teams across the world drive innovation that makes the world healthier, safer, smarter, and more sustainable. And we want you to join us in our bold aspiration. We have built an engaged community of inquisitive, dedicated people who thrive knowing they are welcomed, trusted, celebrated, and empowered to solve the world’s most complex problems — for our customers, our communities, and the planet. You’ll contribute to this vital work while further developing your skills through our award-winning employee development programs. We are a proud corporate citizen in every city where we operate and are committed to our people, our communities, and the world at large. We take this responsibility seriously and strive to make a positive impact through every endeavor. At Emerson, you’ll see firsthand that our people are at the center of everything we do. So, let’s go. Let’s think differently. Learn, collaborate, and grow. Seek opportunity. Push boundaries. Be empowered to make things better. Speed up to break through. Let’s go, together. ABOUT EMERSON Emerson is a global leader in automation technology and software. Through our deep domain expertise and legacy of flawless execution, Emerson helps customers in critical industries like life sciences, energy, power and renewables, chemical and advanced factory automation operate more sustainably while improving productivity, energy security and reliability. With global operations and a comprehensive portfolio of software and technology, we are helping companies implement digital transformation to measurably improve their operations, conserve valuable resources and enhance their safety. We offer equitable opportunities, celebrate diversity, and embrace challenges with confidence that, together, we can make an impact across a broad spectrum of countries and industries. Whether you’re an established professional looking for a career change, an undergraduate student exploring possibilities, or a recent graduate with an advanced degree, you’ll find your chance to make a difference with Emerson. Join our team – let’s go!

Requirements

5+ years of experience with control valves, instrumentation, or related industrial equipment.
Experience supporting technical learning, coaching, or training in any format.
Comfort explaining complex topics to individuals with different learning styles.
Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
Ability to stay organized, manage priorities, and work both independently and with teams.
Basic proficiency with digital tools such as Microsoft Office.
Ability to travel up to 50% and occasionally lift or move training equipment (up to 75 pounds).
Legal authorization to work in the United States - Sponsorship will not be provided for this role

Nice To Haves

Experience with Fisher™ control valves or instrumentation
Prior experience developing or delivering technical training for technicians or field service personnel.
Familiarity with adult learning principles or hands-on technical teaching methods.
Knowledge of digital valve diagnostics, communication protocols, or process control equipment.

Responsibilities

Create and improve training curriculum and instructional materials related to control valve maintenance, repair, and diagnostics.
Lead in-person training sessions at Emerson campuses, Impact Partner offices, and PSP service centers.
Translate complex technical concepts into clear, approachable content for learners with varied experience levels.
Provide coaching and guidance to technicians to strengthen troubleshooting and diagnostic skills.
Teach advanced concepts, including diagnostic communication protocols and digital valve tuning.
Identify opportunities for new training methods, tools, and delivery formats to enhance learning.
Collaborate with product teams and subject-matter experts to maintain technical accuracy.
Mentor less experienced training specialists and support their development.
Travel up to 50% to support training and audit needs and assist with hands-on workshop setups.

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